title: Quick fixes for quicksilver.
abstract: Mercury pollution is a persistent and increasing problem in the environment. Along with some natural sources of the metal, major man-made sources of mercury pollution include incinerators, fossil fuel plants, and municipal sewage systems. The EPA estimated that in 1989, approximately 643,000 kg of mercury was discarded as municipal solid waste, with 84% of it landfilled.
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Holton
mesh_terms: D000327:Adsorption; D003723:Dental Amalgam / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis; D004785:Environmental Pollutants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis*; D004787:Environmental Pollution / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008628:Mercury / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis* / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D004785:Environmental Pollutants; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D008628:Mercury